as in island
a ring-shaped land mass surrounded by water and made of coral
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Recent Examples of atoll
China and the Philippines contest sovereignty over some islands and atolls in the South China Sea, with growing maritime run-ins between their coast guards as both vie to patrol the waters.
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Liz Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Its flagship program is eradicating invasive species in the atoll’s coral reef.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Additionally, The Brando supports conservation initiatives and scientific research programs to preserve the atoll’s unique ecosystem.
—Alesandra Dubin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
China's maritime forces seized effective control over the uninhabited atoll after a 2012 standoff with the Philippines.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Liz Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Its flagship program is eradicating invasive species in the atoll’s coral reef.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Additionally, The Brando supports conservation initiatives and scientific research programs to preserve the atoll’s unique ecosystem.
—Alesandra Dubin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
China's maritime forces seized effective control over the uninhabited atoll after a 2012 standoff with the Philippines.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoll
Noun
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Enough islands of coherence can evolve the whole system to more coherent consciousness.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Long favored by Athenian elites, the island has drawn Greece’s old-money families and discreet international jet-setters who’ve been coming for generations.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Noun
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All throughout the week, locals can be found pulling their boats up to the edge of a cay, dropping anchor and enjoying a Medalla under the sun—and for any outdoor adventurers, Fondo de Cristal has a wealth of options available to help join in on the fun.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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As the name suggests, the resort is surrounded by cays and shrubland.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Guests can also jet off to the private islet of Motu Tapu for a picnic in the water.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
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The latest incursion started before dawn on Friday, when two Chinese Coast Guard ships entered territorial waters around the islet of Minamikojima, apparently chasing a much smaller Japanese fishing boat.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Stop the sewage killing coral reefs in U.S. waters.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
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“Atoll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoll. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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